Description
This homemade whole wheat bread is soft and fluffy! It is simple and straightforward to make. Only 6 ingredients are needed. This homemade bread loaf is great for making into French toast, regular toast, or sandwiches!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the warm water and honey. Stir until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast in. Let it sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
- Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir together.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or a dough whisk until a dough forms.
- Transfer the bread dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough becomes elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball. Then, place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to gently release the air. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a loaf.
- Place the shaped loaf into a greased loaf pan. Then, cover it with a kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it rises above the edges of the pan.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. The loaf should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the bread from the oven. Allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Finally, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use warm water between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not use hot water.
- I have found that 100% whole wheat flour works best for this bread.
- Allow it to rise both times. This gives the bread the perfect texture.
- Do not bake too long. The bread will have a beautiful dome shape and golden brown color.
- Allow it to fully cool before slicing into.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
- Freeze for up to 2 months if needed.